Politics

15 injured as AL, BNP clash in Sirajganj

At least 15 people were injured in a clash between activists of the ruling Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Sadar upazila of Sirajganj on Saturday. 

The clash occurred at Paikpara Bazar under Kaliaharipur union of the Sadar upazila around 11am.

Seven motorcycles were set on fire and some shops were looted during this time.

Abdus Sabur Sheikh, Chairman of Kaliaharipur Union Parishad, said 10-15 people were injured after BNP in a planned way attacked on the peace rally organized by the AL.  

Md Humayun Kabir, Officer-in-charge of Sirajganj Sadar Police Station, said a chase and counter chase between AL and BNP and motorcycle torching incident took place in the area. The situation is now under control.